One of four fixtures to be played in the English Premier League on Sunday the 13th of February includes the meeting between Newcastle United and Aston Villa.
The game will be played at St James’ Park and the hosts begin the weekend in 17th place on 18 points while the visitors are in 11th place on 27 points.
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Newcastle United come into the match having recorded an important 3-1 victory over Everton in midweek. It was the Toffees who opened the scoring thanks to an own goal but The Magpies were back on level terms quickly having been gifted a goal themselves.
Newcastle United came out in the second half and took the lead after 11 minutes and secured maximum points with a third goal 10 minutes from time.
That result means Newcastle United are undefeated in their last 3 games in all competitions and have not lost any of their 4 most recent matches in the Premier League.
In addition to the win over Everton, Newcastle United picked up a point against Manchester United and Watford at home and beat Leeds United away.
Trends show Newcastle United are unbeaten in 6 of their 7 most recent home Premier League matches. Newcastle United have conceded in each of their last 4 home league games and have drawn 4 of their last 7 on home soil.
Aston Villa make the trip to St James’ Park having been held to a 3-3 draw at home by Leeds United in the Premier League on Wednesday night.
Having opened a 3-2 lead at half-time, the match was there to be won for Aston Villa but they could not hold on and conceded a goal in the 63rd minute.
That result means Aston Villa are undefeated in their 3 most recent games, all of which have come in the Premier League. They picked up a 1-0 win at Everton and were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Manchester United.
Away form in the Premier League shows Aston Villa have won 3 of their last 5 games on the road, with the wins coming at Crystal Palace, Norwich City, and Everton. They have found the back of the net in 4 of their last 5 away league matches and 7 of their last 9 away trips.
Looking ahead to the team news and Newcastle United will be without Matt Ritchie, Isaac Hayden, Callum Wilson, and Federico Fernandez due to injury. There are doubts over the fitness of Matt Targett and Paul Dummett.
Aston Villa will be without suspended central defender Ezri Konsa. Marvelous Nakamba and Leon Bailey are on the treatment table but Emiliano Buendia and Bertrand Traore could both be available.
This is going to be a tough match for Aston Villa and Newcastle United will be feeling confident following their win over Everton. Both teams should find the back of the net in this game but it is difficult to split them and the points could be shared.